Sketch and paint gestural, loose, bright watercolors of the bounty of the Oak Park Farmer’s Market! We will study and paint fruits, vegetables and flowers, starting with gestural drawings and moving into longer form still life paintings, all the while making the most of this vibrant, lush medium. Students will be introduced to key ideas around creating a successful watercolor painting - color, composition, edges, techniques in achieving looseness and detail, and the importance of finding your own artistic voices. Jackie will bring fresh Farmer’s Market donuts and coffee for everyone to enjoy.

This workshop is for all levels but some previous experience is helpful. Students are responsible for bringing their own supplies.. 

Instructor: Jackie Lakely

Capacity: 10 students

Registration and Fees

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• Members: $75.00; after 5/9/2020: $85.00

• Non-Members: $105.00; after 5/91/2020 $115.00

• Registration Required.

Registration Code of Conduct Policy

MATERIAL LIST

• 12 x 16 or larger watercolor pad or block (ideally a mix of cheap paper for warm-ups and some nicer quality paper)

• 2b and 4b Pencils - recommend Derwent water soluble and one dark Derwent Inktense pencil

• Basic set of watercolors in pans or tubes (at least student grade by Windsor Newton, Sennellier, or Dan Smith)

• Assortment of watercolor brushes - Large flat, 1” flat, medium  and small rounds, and a liner 

• Eraser

• Painter’s tape or other low-tack tape for securing paper

• Extra-fine Point Sharpie or other black ink pen

• *Optional* - Masking fluid

• *Optional” - 22”x30” sheet of 140 lb or 300 lb watercolor paper